dependable

adjective

de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl 

: capable of being trusted or depended on : reliable

a dependable source of income

a dependable assistant

needs a dependable car for work

dependability

di-ˌpen-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

dependableness noun

dependably

di-ˈpen-də-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of dependable

• reliable
• responsible
• safe
• good

Examples of dependable in a Sentence

seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season

Recent Examples on the Web

For importers, the challenge is maintaining dependable supply while adapting to changing trade requirements. — Shannon Hynds, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Its flight heritage illustrates the importance of dependable computing hardware in missions where repairs are difficult or impossible. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Of course, when presented with an overwhelming number of options, most of us end up seeking comfort in dependable outfit formulas instead of taking risks. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026

Traoré still has to make his presence at the other end as dependable as his work with the ball. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

depend + -able

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dependable

• spendable
• amendable
• commendable
• expendable
• extendable
• undependable

Kids Definition

dependable

adjective

de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl 

: capable of being depended on : trustworthy, reliable

a dependable car

dependability

-ˌpen-də-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

dependably

-ˈpen-də-blē 

adverb